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McDowall Cotter, APC

McDowall Cotter, APC

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San Mateo, CA

About

Founded in 1953, McDowall Cotter is a reputable law firm situated in San Mateo, CA. With a track record of over 50 years, the firm delivers personalized, effective, and efficient legal services. They specialize in three main areas: wealth preservation, civil litigation, and business. Their diverse services encompass estate planning, trust administration, probate, business counseling, and dispute resolution. They cater to a broad clientele, including small to mid-sized businesses, enterprise corporations, state and local governments, families, and individuals. They also provide ongoing general education workshops in their areas of expertise. At McDowall Cotter, they prioritize their clients' needs, offering tailored solutions and working tirelessly with utmost care, attention, respect, and professionalism.


Highlights

22 years in business
Serves San Mateo, CA

Payment methods

Check, Credit Card, Cash, Check

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Specialties

Service type

Consultation / advice, Litigation / representation

Number of employees

0 - 10 employees, 11 - 50 employees, 51 - 100 employees, 101 - 500 employees, 500 - 1,000 employees

Industry type

Admiralty and maritime, Advertising / Communications and media, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Energy and utilities, Entertainment, Gaming, Health care, Insurance, Internet, Oil and gas, Life sciences and biotechnology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Other industries

Work type

Agreements / Contracts, Mergers and acquisitions, Executive compensation, Tax planning, New business incorporation filing, Financing, Franchising / Licensing

Location and hours

McDowall Cotter, APC

2070 Pioneer Ct
San Mateo, CA 94403
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Work Experience

Partner
McDowall Cotter, APC
2019 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney
McDowall Cotter, APC
2015 - 2019
Senior Associate Attorney
Bustamante & Gagliasso, APC
2006 - 2015
Instructor in Legal Writing, Research, & Moot Court
Uc Hastings College Of Law
2005 - 2007
Associate
Wright, Robinson, Osthimer & Tatum
2004 - 2006
Paralegal/Law Clerk
Wright, Robinson, Osthimer & Tatum
1998 - 2004
Managing Attorney - Bay Area
Rodnunsky & Associates
2014 - Present
Corporate Vice President
New York Life
2010 - 2014
Adv. Planning Consultant
Hartford Life & Annuity
2006 - 2010
Cert. Law Student
Long Beach City Prosecutor
2003 - 2004
Associate General Counsel
McDowall Cotter, APC
2021 - Present
Extern
US Bankrutpcy Court, Hon. John Ryan
2003 - 2003

Education

U of San Francisco SOL
Whittier College School of Law
2005
California State University-Chico
1997
University of San Francisco School of Law
Arizona State University
1997
Seattle University
2008
Golden Gate University, School of Law
2000
Santa Clara University School of Law
2018
Chapman University
2015
Golden Gate University, School of Law
2000
California State University-Chico
1997
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Business and Taxation
1985
Gonzaga University
Taxation
1984
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law
1984
University of Iowa
Business Administration
1980
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of San Francisco
UC Hastings COL
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Law
2002
Univ of California Berkeley
University of California - Irvine
Environmental Analysis & Design
1999
Whittier College School of Law
Law
2005
Arizona State University
Political Science
1997
Pepperdine School of Law
2012
University of California, Irvine
2008
University of California - Davis
2006

Associations & Affiliations

Peninsula Roller Derby
Board of Directors
San Mateo County Bar Association
Member
Peninsula Estate Planning Council
Member
National Association Estate Planning Councils
Member
San Mateo County Barristers
Board Member
San Mateo County Barristers
Treasurer
San Mateo County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member

Speaking Engagements

California State Controller’s Office and the Financial Literacy Advisory Committee - Manage Your Money Week
2014
Kaosiung Medical University America Alumni Association Annual Convention
Estate Planning for Medical Professionals
2014